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TEST - DIRECT REPOSITORY SUBMISSION -CHANGES MADE TO EMBARGO SETTINGS
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Occupational therapy students' perceived value of simulated learning experiences
(Journal of Occupational Therapy Education, 2018-03-08)AIMS: The purpose of this quantitative pilot study was to examine occupational therapy students’ perceived value of a simulated learning experience and to identify various compo- nents of simulation that were valued. ... -
Fine arts museums and occupational therapy collaborations promote inclusion for children with autism spectrum disorder
(CultureWork: A Periodic Broadside for Arts & Culture Works, 2018-05-25)This program description details an ongoing collaboration between Texas Woman’s University (TWU) master of occupational therapy students and the Dallas Museum of Art’s (DMA) Autism Awareness Family Celebrations (AAFC), ... -
Construct validity of the Participation and Sensory Environment Questionnaire-Teacher Version
(Assessment for Effective Intervention, 2018)The Participation and Sensory Environment Questionnaire–Teacher Version (PSEQ-TV) is a teacher report questionnaire designed to examine the impact of the sensory environment on participation for preschool children with ... -
The effects of creative reminiscing on individuals with dementia and their caregivers: A pilot study
(Physical & Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics: Current Trends in Geriatric Rehabilitation, 2014-02-25)Reminiscing is known to enhance well-being, increase social participation and provide opportunities for self-expression. However, while reminiscing activities have become standard in many memory care facilities, their ... -
Stop waiting and start creating: Service learning with an outpatient bone marrow transplant unit art cart program
(Journal of Allied Health, 2013)This paper examines how master of occupational therapy students, their occupational therapy instructor, and a community-based licensed clinical social worker collaborated in a service learning art cart program on an ... -
Reliability of the Participation and Sensory Environment Questionnaire: Teacher version
(Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2017-08-30)The Participation and Sensory Environment Questionnaire—Teacher Version (PSEQ-TV) is a teacher-report questionnaire to assess the impact of the sensory environment on participation of preschool children with autism spectrum ... -
Parents perceptions of museum participation: A comparison between parents of children with and without autism spectrum disorders
(Inclusion, 2016)This study aims to add to the body of knowledge on the experiences of families of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) with the goal of promoting increased participation in community activities. Five factors ... -
Literacy and graphic communication: Getting the words out
(2012-09-04)Although it may seem logical to assume that giftedness automatically equates with high academic achievement, research has shown that assumption is not always true especially in areas that deal with the communication of ... -
Factors that bring meaning to mementos created by elders
(Aging & Mental Health, 2016-02-01)Objectives: Reminiscing activity groups are commonly seen in various elder care settings This study addresses the impact of reminiscence activity groups, specifically a program where group members create their own mementos, ... -
Factors influencing adherence to an app-based exercise program in adolescents with painful hyperkyphosis
(Scoliosis and Spinal Disorders, 2018)Background: Software applications (apps) could potentially promote exercise adherence. However, it is unclear whether adolescents with painful hyperkyphosis will use an app designed for a home exercise program. The purpose ... -
Exploring how live theaters promote participation for children with special needs
(Physical & Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics, 2017-09-13)Aim: Increasing usage of cultural arts venues by children with special needs has created a need to optimize participation planning. A team of three occupational therapy graduate students and one faculty researcher was ... -
Does handwriting instruction have a place in the instructional day? The relationship between handwriting quality and academic success
(Cogent Education, 2017-10-03)Handwriting is a foundational skill needed by students to demonstrate competency in reading, writing, and math. Occupational therapists who work in schools are tasked with providing remedial services for students who ... -
Creative thinking in schools: Finding the "Just Right" challenge for students
(Gifted Child Today, 2011)Spurred on by explosive technological developments and unprecedented access to information, leaders in the fields of business, industry, and education are all calling for creative, innovative workers. In an atmosphere of ... -
Considering the museum experience of children with autism
(The Museum Journal, 2016-01)This article reports on a study that was designed to provide insight about the barriers that limit families with children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) from visiting fine arts museums. Parents (N=54), and staff and ... -
Can sensory gallery guides for children with sensory processing challenges improve their museum experience?
(Journal of Museum Education, 2018-01-26)Children routinely visit art museums as part of their educational experience and family time, many of them having special needs. The number of children diagnosed with autism and sensory processing disorders is increasing. ... -
Art making and identity formation in children and adolescents with differing social behaviors
(Journal of Creativity in Mental Health, 2017-10-13)Not everyone develops social behaviors and interaction skills in an expected manner. This study explored the relationship between art making and identity formation in children and adolescents who were identified as having ... -
Organizational citizenship behavior and school librarians
(School Libraries Worldwide, 2015)Research has suggested that many school librarians engage in work outside of their roles as defined by their job descriptions and professional standards. These extra-role behaviors may be explained by Organizational ... -
Mind the gaps: School librarians’ job descriptions and the professional standards for school librarians in the United States
(School Libraries Worldwide, 2018)While previous studies have analyzed the contents of different librarians' job descriptions (Brewerton, 2011; Park, Lu, & Marion, 2009), school librarians' job descriptions have not received similar attention. The purpose ... -
Physical activity and intellectual disability
(Strength and Conditioning Journal, 2014)Individuals with intellectual disability can benefit from physical activity programs. It is important that fitness professionals understand individuals' medical conditions, intellectual and social abilities, as well as ...
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